As our state and county start to reopen, we need to think outside of the box and make some changes in how we use our streets and sidewalks to accommodate social distancing. First off, make West Cliff Drive one way toward Natural Bridges and make the other car lane available for bikers then the walkway is free for walkers and joggers. This will allow us to keep apart from each other and also be able to exercise and stay healthy.

Next, have Pacific Avenue open to deliveries early morning or late evening and then during the day close it off to traffic. This will give room for restaurants to push out their tables and stores to push out merchandise onto the sidewalks while leaving the street open for people to walk. This will allow the restaurants and stores to reopen and give people room to move freely while social distancing.

— Patricia Unruhe, Santa Cruz

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